NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 11

After a listless Bengals team fell at home to the Houston Texans on Monday night, only the Panthers and Patriots remain undefeated. One in each conference, fittingly, and with MVP-candidate quarterbacks leading their offenses.

The next tier of teams looks either capable of beating just about anyone, or destined to flame out down the stretch, depending on the week. The Packers have now lost three straight games and have lost their stronghold atop the NFC North. The Broncos may be 7-2 and comfortably in first place, but without Peyton Manning, who knows what will become of them.

As the playoff races heat up, division games become more important than ever. The Cardinals just sent the Seahawks' postseason hopes a major blow — putting up the most points against the Seattle defense in the Legion of Boom era. And don't forget about the NFC East and AFC South, where finishing 8-8 is looking more and more like a home playoff game.

With seven weeks left, a lot is falling into focus, but plenty more is still up in the air.

Here are your Week 11 Power Rankings:

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1. New England Patriots

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Record: 9-0

Week 11 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 10 MVP: Although Tom Brady got them there, we'll give it to kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who nailed the game-winning 54-yard field goal as time expired to keep the Patriots undefeated.

2. Carolina Panthers

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Record: 9-0

Week 11 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 10 MVP: Cam Newton. Let the man celebrate— his team is 9-0 and he's a favorite to win MVP! PFF gave Newton his best grade of the season (+6.0) after completing 81% of his passes against the Titans.

One thing to know: According to Nate Silver's Elo model, the Panthers now have the second highest percentage chance to win the Super Bowl at 16%. (New England is first with a 31% chance.)

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3. Arizona Cardinals

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Record: 7-2

Week 11 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 10 MVP: Carson Palmer. The veteran absolutely torched the Seattle defense in Seattle, throwing for 363 yards and three TDs. The 39 points scored by the Cards was the most surrendered by Seattle during the Legion of Boom era.

One thing to know: Three-time Pro Bowler Mike Iupati was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary hit to his head on Sunday, but reports say he's fine and is day-to-day.

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4. Cincinnati Bengals

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Record: 8-1

Week 11 opponent: at Arizona Cardinals

Week 10 MVP: On a night when many of the Bengals' offensive weapons looked listless, running back Giovani Bernard did his part, coming up with 79 total yards, making it clear he's Cincinnati's best RB.

One thing to know: The Bengals have a brutal schedule ahead, with games against the Cardinals, Rams, Steelers, and Broncos still to come. We'll see if their hot first half was the real deal.

6. Denver Broncos

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Record: 7-2

Week 11 opponent: at Chicago Bears

Week 10 MVP: We'll give it to the brand new Broncos starting quarterback, Brock Osweiler! The back-up replaced Peyton Manning and was 12-24 for 146 yards, plus one TD and an interception in his debut this season. Not great, not awful.

8. Minnesota Vikings

One thing to know: Make that five straight wins for the first-place Vikes! The schedule down the stretch won't do them any favors — they've got the Packers twice, plus the Seahawks and Cardinals, but maybe it's time to start believing?

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9. Seattle Seahawks

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week 10 MVP: Linebacker Bobby Wagner led a strong second half comeback from the Seahawks, with a QB hit and a recovered fumble for a touchdown.

10. Buffalo Bills

Week 10 MVP: LeSean McCoy had his best game as a Bill, going for 112 yards in a key division win against the Jets.

One thing to know: Now that Peyton Manning is injured, the Bills might be the only team capable of ending the Patriots' perfect season. Can they pull it off on Monday night in New England?

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11 New York Jets

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Record: 5-4

Week 11 opponent: at Houston Texans

Week 10 MVP: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson was part of a group that contained Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Wilkerson had two sacks, two tackles for losses, and three QB hits.

One thing to know: Ryan Fitzpatrick had surgery on his left hand, but is still expected to play next week.

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12. New York Giants

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Record: 5-5

Week 11 opponent: Bye

Week 10 MVP: Eli Manning threw for 361 yards and two TDs against the Patriots, but couldn't get it done late. Sound familiar?

One thing to know: The Giants have had a lead with two minutes left in four of the five games they've lost this season. Somehow they're still in first place!

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13. Atlanta Falcons

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Record: 6-3

Week 11 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 10 MVP: Nobody — they had a bye!

One thing to know: Perhaps the bye week will do running back Devonta Freeman some good. After nine total touchdowns from Weeks 3-6, he only has one in the last three games.

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14. Kansas City Chiefs

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: at San Diego Chargers

Week 10 MVP: The defense nabbed five interceptions on the day and held the Broncos to just 13 points. We'll give it to the whole unit!

One thing to know: The Chiefs are quietly coming for an AFC Wild Card spot. They've won three in a row and have an extremely easy schedule the rest of the way.

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15. St. Louis Rams

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens

Week 10 MVP: Defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a monster game, earning a +11.6 grade from PFF as a result of 1.5 sacks, two tackles for losses, and four QB pressures.

One thing to know: Things are looking down for the Rams. They've lost two in a row, they have the second worst pass offense in the NFL, and their fifth-ranked defense just gave up 37 points to the Bears' 19th-ranked offense.

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16. Indianapolis Colts

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week 10 MVP: No one — they had a bye!

One thing to know: Andrew Luck is out for up to six weeks with a lacerated kidney. Indy needs 40-year-old Matt Hasselbeck to keep up his winning ways if they want to make the playoffs.

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17. Oakland Raiders

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: at Detroit Lions

Week 10 MVP: Derek Carr didn't have a great game, but it wasn't because of right tackle Austin Howard, who according to PFF, has allowed just two hurries on 93 snaps in the last two weeks.

One thing to know: The Raiders' deadly passing game was shut down, as Carr threw two interceptions, and Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree had a combined 134 yards with no touchdowns.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One thing to know: The Bucs game-winning drive against the Cowboys was aided by an awful defensive holding penalty on a play that saw James Winston fumble the ball while diving into the end zone. It wasn't pretty, but this young Bucs team will take the Ws however they can get 'em.

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21. Philadelphia Eagles

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 10 MVP: Defensive end Fletcher Cox earned a +4.9 grade from PFF, with 12 pressures, a shared sack, and had three QB hits.

One thing to know: Sam Bradford left the game with a concussion and will likely miss the next two weeks. It's Mark Sanchez time in Philly.

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22. Miami Dolphins

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 10 MVP: Ndamukong Suh dominated the Eagles on Sunday, with seven tackles, three hits to the quarterback, a sack, and three tackles for a loss.

One thing to know: The Dolphins rallied back from a 16-3 deficit on Sunday — their second double-digit comeback win of the year.

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23. Houston Texans

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Record: 4-5

Week 11 opponent: vs. New York Jets

Week 10 MVP: Backup quarterback T.J. Yates filled in after Brian Hoyer left with a concussion. He went 5-11 and threw the game-winning touchdown.

One thing to know: The Texans, despite an awful start, are tied for first place in the AFC South.

One thing to know: The Jaguars are in the playoff race, thanks to the horrible AFC South and Andrew Luck's injury! Unfortunately, breakout receiver Allen Hurns had to see a specialist this week for an abominable injury and defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks is likely out for the year with a torn tricep.

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25. New Orleans Saints

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Record: 4-6

Week 11 opponent: Bye

Week 10 MVP: Brandin Cooks finally made fantasy owners happy, despite his team's blowout loss. The wide receiver had two touchdowns and 98 yards on just five catches.